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Libya visa for Kenyan citizens
Entry requirement
Kenyan citizens need a visa for Libya, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Libya visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Libya visa?
Tourist Visa (tashirat siyaha)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- The period written on the visa; the portal publishes no fixed maximum
- Processing time
- Several days to a week, according to the e-visa portal
Libya’s official site for the tourist visa is evisa.gov.ly. Processing time, as Libya states it: Several days to a week, according to the e-visa portal. Longest stay on the tourist visa: The period written on the visa; the portal publishes no fixed maximum.
Libyan missions in Kenya
- Consulate of Libya in Nairobi
Loita Street Jamahiriya House,, Nairobi
Libya has 1 mission in Kenya. Consulates: Nairobi.
Libyan citizens travelling to Kenya
LibyaKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya visa for citizens of Libya
Travel advice for Libya
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Kenya to Libya, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Libya at Level 4, do not travel (updated 30 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Libya (updated 21 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Libya (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Kenyan citizens can stay in Libya
How long Kenyan citizens may stay in Libya is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Kenyan citizens apply
The e-Visa for Libya is applied for online on its official government portal; Kenyan citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Libya’s neighbours for Kenyan citizens
Niger, Algeria, Tunisia and Egypt require Kenyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Libyan citizens travelling to Kenya
Libyan citizens do not need a visa for Kenya, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Libya?
Kenyan citizens need a visa for Libya, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Do Libyan citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Libyan citizens do not need a visa for Kenya, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Can Kenyan citizens enter Libya visa-free?
No; Kenyan citizens need an e-Visa for Libya.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.